Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Dr. Olayide Adelami, were officially inaugurated as the Governor and Deputy Governor of Ondo State in a grand ceremony held at the Akure Sports Complex. The swearing-in was performed by the Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Olusegun Olusola.

The event, marked by its colorful and celebratory atmosphere, was attended by their immediate family members and prominent politicians from across the country. Notable dignitaries present included the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Umar Ganduje; former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; former Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko; and former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba.

Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, born on January 12, 1965, in Obe-Nla, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, is a seasoned businessman and politician. He assumed office as the Executive Governor of Ondo State on December 27, 2023, following the passing of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. Prior to this, he served as Deputy Governor from February 24, 2021, and acted as Governor multiple times during Governor Akeredolu’s medical leaves in 2023.

Governor Aiyedatiwa secured a full term in office after emerging victorious in the gubernatorial election held on November 16, 2024, where he polled over 366,000 votes to defeat his closest rival, Agboola Ajayi of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

As part of his first executive actions to commemorate his inauguration, Governor Aiyedatiwa granted pardon to 43 prisoners in the state. He stated that this move reflects his commitment to intermediate justice and a governance model that prioritizes human interests. Additionally, 15 condemned convicts who were previously on death row had their sentences commuted to lesser prison terms.